Hebrews 13:8
New International Version
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

New Living Translation
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

English Standard Version
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Berean Standard Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Berean Literal Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and to the ages.

King James Bible
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

New King James Version
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

New American Standard Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever.

NASB 1995
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

NASB 1977
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Amplified Bible
Jesus Christ is [eternally changeless, always] the same yesterday and today and forever.

Christian Standard Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

American Standard Version
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day, (yea) and for ever.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus Christ never changes! He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

English Revised Version
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yea and for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Good News Translation
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

International Standard Version
Jesus, the Messiah, is the same yesterday and today—and forever!

Majority Standard Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

NET Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!

New Heart English Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever.

Weymouth New Testament
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day--yes, and to the ages to come.

World English Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Jesus Christ—the same yesterday and today and for all ages.

Berean Literal Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and to the ages.

Young's Literal Translation
Jesus Christ yesterday and to-day the same, and to the ages;

Smith's Literal Translation
Jesus Christ, yesterday, and to day the same, and for ever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Jesus Christ, yesterday, and to day; and the same for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Jesus Christ, yesterday and today; Jesus Christ forever.

New American Bible
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

New Revised Standard Version
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Yeshua The Messiah; He is yesterday, today and forever.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever.

Godbey New Testament
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and forever.

Haweis New Testament
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever.

Mace New Testament
Jesus Christ is always the same, yesterday, to-day, and for ever, be not then misled by artful, novel doctrines:

Weymouth New Testament
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day--yes, and to the ages to come.

Worrell New Testament
Jesus Christ is yesterday and today the sameā€”and forever.

Worsley New Testament
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, to day, and for ever:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Christ's Unchanging Nature
7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.…

Cross References
Malachi 3:6
“Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Revelation 1:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Psalm 102:25-27
In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. / They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on. / But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.

Isaiah 41:4
Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last—I am He.”

Isaiah 44:6
Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.

Revelation 22:13
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”

Colossians 1:16-17
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

John 8:58
“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

John 17:5
And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed.

1 Peter 1:20
He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.

1 Corinthians 1:9
God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

2 Timothy 2:13
if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.


Treasury of Scripture

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Hebrews 1:12
And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.

Psalm 90:2,4
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God…

Psalm 102:27,28
But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end…

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Hebrews 13
1. Various admonitions as to love;
4. to honest life;
5. to avoid covetousness;
7. to regard God's preachers;
9. to take heed of strange doctrines;
10. to confess Christ;
16. to give alms;
17. to obey governors;
18. to pray for the apostles.
20. The conclusion.














Jesus Christ
The verse begins with the central figure of the Christian faith, "Jesus Christ." In the Greek, "Iēsous Christos" refers to Jesus, the Messiah, the Anointed One. Historically, Jesus of Nazareth is recognized as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. His life, death, and resurrection are foundational to Christian doctrine. The name "Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation," emphasizing His role as Savior. "Christ" is not a surname but a title, signifying His divine anointing and mission. This phrase sets the stage for understanding the eternal and unchanging nature of Jesus, who is both fully God and fully man.

is the same
The phrase "is the same" underscores the constancy and immutability of Jesus Christ. In Greek, "autos ho autos" conveys the idea of sameness and unchangeability. This concept is deeply rooted in the character of God as revealed in the Scriptures, where God declares, "I the LORD do not change" (Malachi 3:6). Theologically, this affirms that Jesus, being divine, shares in this attribute of immutability. His character, love, and promises remain steadfast, providing believers with a reliable foundation for faith and life.

yesterday
"Yesterday" refers to the past, encompassing all of history before the present moment. In the context of Hebrews, it can be seen as a reference to the entirety of the Old Testament era and the life and ministry of Jesus on earth. Theologically, it reassures believers that the same Jesus who walked the earth, performed miracles, and taught with authority is the same today. His actions and teachings in the past continue to hold relevance and power for believers now.

and today
The phrase "and today" brings the eternal nature of Jesus into the present moment. It emphasizes that Jesus is actively involved in the lives of believers now, offering guidance, comfort, and strength. This present-tense assurance is crucial for Christians facing trials and uncertainties, reminding them that Jesus is not a distant historical figure but a living presence in their daily lives. The constancy of Jesus provides a source of hope and stability in an ever-changing world.

and forever
"Forever" extends the unchanging nature of Jesus into the future, into eternity. The Greek word "eis tous aiōnas" suggests an unending duration, highlighting the eternal reign and presence of Christ. This assurance of Jesus' eternal nature offers believers hope beyond this life, promising eternal life and fellowship with Him. It also reinforces the belief in the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus, who will remain the same throughout all ages.

(8) Jesus Christ the same . . .--Rather, Jesus Christ is yesterday and to-day the same; yea, also for ever. Their earlier guides have passed away (Hebrews 13:7); their Lord and Saviour abides the same for ever. He who is the subject of all Christian teaching is the same, therefore (Hebrews 13:9) "be not carried away by divert teachings." Thus, this verse stands connected both with what precedes and with what follows. "Yesterday" carries the thought back to the lifetime of the teachers now no more; what the Saviour was to them, that will He be to their survivors. The whole period since He "sat down on the right hand of God" (Hebrews 10:12-13) is covered by this word. What He was "yesterday and to-day" He will be for ever. (See Hebrews 1:11-12.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ
Χριστὸς (Christos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

[is] the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

same
αὐτός (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

yesterday
ἐχθὲς (echthes)
Adverb
Strong's 5504: Yesterday. Of uncertain derivation; 'yesterday'; by extension, in time past or hitherto.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

today
σήμερον (sēmeron)
Adverb
Strong's 4594: Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

forever.
αἰῶνας (aiōnas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.


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